Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has sparked online conversation after a video surfaced showing him and his family walking near the Colosseum in Rome. The footage shows the 37-year-old Irish fighter nudging a family member while moving through the historic site, prompting reactions from fans across social media platforms.
McGregor and Family in Rome
McGregor, one of the most recognizable names in UFC history, holds former titles at both featherweight and lightweight divisions and is the first fighter to hold belts in two classes simultaneously. He currently holds a professional record of 28 fights, 22 wins, and six losses. Despite being inactive for over four years, he remains a significant figure in MMA.
During his trip to Rome, a particular moment caught the attention of viewers online. In the video, McGregor appears to slightly push a family member aside as he navigates the crowd near the Colosseum. Fans quickly shared their opinions.
One comment read, “Did he just push he’s own child out of the way?” Another fan added, “He pushed his whole family out the way.” Additional reactions included, “Why can’t he not just relax and be himself?” and “Connor McGregor so funny he’s like get out of the way son.” Other viewers noted, “He push that little lad out of the way to remain his ‘cool look’” and “Walking like he owns Rome.”
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McGregor last fought in July 2021 when he faced Dustin Poirier in a rematch at UFC 264, losing via TKO at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Last year, he was scheduled to face Michael Chandler in a welterweight bout in June 2024 but withdrew due to a broken toe.
Chandler, reflecting on McGregor’s potential return, commented: “I think Conor wants to, and needs to, come back to prove all the doubters wrong. To say I told you so. I told you it may have taken longer than we thought it was going to, maybe I had some missteps here and some missteps there, but here I am. I showed up so we’ll see.”
McGregor has expressed interest in participating in high-profile White House events, continuing his public visibility even while away from competition. He also remains in the UFC’s anti-doping testing pool, meaning he is subject to random drug tests while preparing for any potential comeback. These steps show that McGregor is staying connected to both the sport and public appearances while managing his next career moves.
